State Forests_Topic Contact_NHAL Nature Center
- Crystal Lake Nature Center
- Phone: tel:+1-715-542-3923
Established in 1925 to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish rivers, the Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest occupies more than 232,000 acres in northern Wisconsin. The forest provides employment and economic support to rural and urban communities through the production of forest products, recreation and tourism.
Website: Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
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Join Wisconsin State Master Naturalist Marcia Obukowicz for tales from nature’s frontlines and learn about opportunities you can do.
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Learn about the geologic history recorded in the rocks and sediments of the Northwoods spans almost three-quarters of Earth’s history.
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Join retired DNR wildlife tech and educator Christian Cold to learn about the needs and factors that regulate wildlife populations.
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Join Warden Eagan as he talks about the joys of fishing, hunting and trapping. Please feel free to ask any questions you have.
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Join retired wildlife technician and educator for the DNR, Christian Cold, to learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Wisconsin. You will learn to identify and about the natural history of common amphibians and reptiles.
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We’ll cover the bats of Wisconsin, bat species, threats to bats, current research, local culture and community.
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Hosted by the UW-Madison Department of Astronomy. Learn more about astronomy & (on a clear night) look through a telescope at the stars!